2. (verb)function, mathematical function, single-valued function, map, mapping (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
3. (verb)map make a map of; show or establish the features of details of "map the surface of Venus"
4. (verb)map explore or survey for the purpose of making a map "We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist"
2. (noun)MAP anything which represents graphically a succession of events, states, or acts; as, an historical map
3. (verb)MAP to represent by a map; -- often with out; as, to survey and map, or map out, a county. Hence, figuratively: To represent or indicate systematically and clearly; to sketch; to plan; as, to map, or map out, a journey; to map out business